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The Road to an Effective Grant Proposal: Corporation and Foundation Grant Writing

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Writing an effective grant is all about connecting the dots: what is the funder seeking and how do I demonstrate my organization’s link to their specific interests? Learn to write a compelling and competitive grant in this lively and fun introduction to nonprofit grant writing.

Participants will learn how to:

Research and identify prospective funders via the internet and other resources (“who should I ask for what?”)

Use compelling and relevant language to interest grant reviewers in their organization’s impact and mission

Develop the program narrative in a way that highlights the most important elements from the funder’s perspective

Employ clear, concise, positive style

Format for readability and understanding

Develop budgets and prepare other required materials

Prepare to provide accurate and timely reports

Generally, leave with an understanding of the major components of an effective grant

This half-day, hands-on session will focus on grant writing and researching corporations and foundations.

Target Audience: Ideal for newer development professionals as well as those staff persons who may be responsible for grant writing as a component of their job duties.